Your golf cart won’t start if there is a problem with the fuel, airflow, or electrical system. Any one of these areas can cause your golf cart to fail to start. Try these steps to troubleshoot and pinpoint the exact failure point. The first time I tried to use my golf cart and it wouldn’t…
Troubleshooting the Cushman Golfster is a straightforward task when armed with the proper resources like wiring diagrams and exploded view drawings. Given the advanced age of these vehicles, it’s not uncommon to encounter ones that have been rewired, sometimes quite poorly. This scenario makes the necessity of a comprehensive understanding of the original circuitry absolutely paramount. The Cushman brand designed two particularly…
EZGO, a renowned golf cart manufacturer, was founded on June 13, 1954, in a garage in Augusta, Georgia. Created by brothers Billy and Beverly “Bev” Dolan, the company initially focused on electric golf carts powered by a 24-volt military surplus motor and a 36v battery stack. It wasn’t until 1971 that EZGO introduced a gasoline-powered…
These wiring diagrams are for the final years of the Harley Davidson golf cart before the name “Harley Davidson” was dropped. These drawings are for the electric model only. Note that the designation DE-3 and DE-4 signify a 3 or 4-wheel cart. Solenoid Arrangement 1979-82 Model DE, DE-3, DE-4 Heavy Cable Diagram 1979-82 Model DE,DE-3,DE-4…
The DEC differs from the DE model with the addition of headlights, taillights, and a horn. The High Range/Low Range capability was available in the 1966 through 1968 DEC. The Harley Davidson Golf Cart was manufactured from 1963 through 1982 and came in models DE, DEC, DEF, DE-3, and DE-4 [toc] 1966-67 Model DEC Heavy…
Testing the wiring on the various models of carts is a straightforward procedure requiring only a few basic tools… Basic Circuit Operation The control circuit is split up into two circuits: a 16 gauge solenoid control circuit and a heavy gauge motor circuit. The charts below separate the two for clarification. Current to the motor…
There are five solenoids on the 67-78 instead of the six used in the previous years. The battery arrangement changed as well from the 4 + 2 to the 3 + 3 configuration. [toc] Diagrams Solenoid Arrangement 1967-70 Model DE Control Circuit Wiring Diagram for 16 Gauge Wire 1967-70 Model DE Heavy Cable Diagram Numbering…
Your electric golf cart isn’t going as far on a full charge anymore, or begins to “shutter”. This could indicate a problem with one or more of the batteries. How do you test the battery in a golf cart? You can easily run preliminary tests on your batteries using either a voltmeter or a hydrometer. Here…
The final two years of the DEC model changed the headlight and taillight options, plus a few 16 gauge wire configuration changes. Troubleshooting the DEC Harley Davidson golf cart wiring? The following charts and tables will save you hours of online searching and help to pinpoint solutions to the problems this 50-year-old cart may present. Tools needed…
Have you ever had trouble with your golf cart not working? Well, one common problem might be a bad golf cart solenoid. But what exactly is a solenoid? A solenoid is like a switch that controls the flow of electricity in a golf cart. If the solenoid is not working properly, your golf cart won’t…
